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Philippa Crane is a Research Fellow in Medical Innovation at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. Her work focuses on biomedical innovation, particularly the dynamics between industry and academia. She holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (2017) examining the success and failure of UK rare cancer drug projects. Previously, she worked at the Royal Society, focusing on industry-academia interfaces.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Human Sciences, University of Sussex
- MSc in Public Policies for Science, Technology and Innovation (Distinction)
- PhD in Science Policy (2017)
Research Interests: Philippa's research explores governance of biomedical innovation, biotechnology industry dynamics, and policy frameworks supporting drug development. She analyzes how institutional and financial factors influence the success of pharmaceutical projects, particularly in rare disease contexts. Her work also addresses the evolving role of government in fostering innovation ecosystems.
Teaching & Grants:
- Associate Tutor for Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine (2014)
- Contributed to an EPSRC-funded project on the UK therapeutics sector evolution
Labs/Teams: Active within SPRU, a leading interdisciplinary unit studying science, technology, and innovation policies. Collaborates with cross-sector networks including academia, industry, and policymakers.
